Sir Roger Moore was born in London in 1927. After school, he was an office boy for an animation company before going to Rada. In the 1950s and 1960s, he worked in Hollywood under contract to MGM and then Warner Bros before being cast as the lead in the TV series The Saint. A decade later, he became James Bond, starring in seven films. He also co-starred with Tony Curtis in the TV series The Persuaders! whose 40th anniversary Blu-ray is out now.

When were you happiest? Now, with my wife Kristina, our children and grandchildren. We have a lovely life.

What is your greatest fear? Walking on stage and not being able to remember a single line.

What was your most embarrassing moment? At the press conference announcing The Saint, Lew Grade proclaimed a "great series of one-hour shows". I'd agreed the fee on the basis it was 30 minutes and not 60. Oops.

Property aside, what's the most expensive thing you've bought? A Rolls-Royce in the mid-70s.

What is your most treasured possession? My pacemaker.

What would your super power be? Being able to get out of a chair without clicking knees or an aching back.

What is your favourite smell? Baked beans on toast.

If you could bring something extinct back to life, what would you choose? Nice, caring film producers.

What is the worst thing anyone's said to you? "My grandma is your biggest fan."

What does love feel like? Rather lovely.

Have you ever said "I love you" and not meant it? Only to my bank manager.

Which living person do you most despise, and why? Mugabe – he's a monster.